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Daily Updates on the world of FightingTue, 06 Dec 2016 18:00:00 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.8The Low Blow Episode 13: Defending The Sanctity of MMAhttp://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-13-defending-the-sanctity-of-mma/
http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-13-defending-the-sanctity-of-mma/#commentsMon, 22 Oct 2012 19:50:13 +0000http://fightlinker.com/?p=513476The Low Blow returns this week with another jam packed episode of fight discussion and news hyperventilation. Derek and I go all over the board on this one, talking about Chael Sonnen getting a fight with Jon Jones, whether this can save TUF, and of course if the fight has turned mixed martial arts into […]

The Low Blow returns this week with another jam packed episode of fight discussion and news hyperventilation. Derek and I go all over the board on this one, talking about Chael Sonnen getting a fight with Jon Jones, whether this can save TUF, and of course if the fight has turned mixed martial arts into the world wrestling federation. All those superfights we ain’t ever gonna get come up, and I make an argument directly from my pocketbook as to why I wish they would. Carlos Condit’s gameplan against Georges St Pierre, steroids and that Victor Conte douchebag, plus a dozen other things all in this one hour show!

]]>http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-13-defending-the-sanctity-of-mma/feed/0The Low Blow Episode 12: State of the MMA Nation with Matthew Pollyhttp://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-12-state-of-the-mma-nation-with-matthew-polly/
http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-12-state-of-the-mma-nation-with-matthew-polly/#commentsWed, 10 Oct 2012 18:15:08 +0000http://fightlinker.com/?p=513098(From the ‘How it was done’ feature they made about the cover of Matt’s book Tapped Out, now available in totally affordable paperback!) This week on a very special Low Blow, Jake returns to co-host the show and discuss his life threatening herpes affliction and what you can do to avoid a similar fate. Har […]

This week on a very special Low Blow, Jake returns to co-host the show and discuss his life threatening herpes affliction and what you can do to avoid a similar fate. Har har just kidding. But not about the VERY SPECIAL LOW BLOW part! Because on this episode, we also have Tapped Out author and October’s guest blogger for the month Matthew Polly joining us to talk about a whole bunch of general UFC topics. What he saw in the MMA supercamps he visited and how it applies to the amount of injuries we’re seeing now, the difficulties the UFC is currently facing with ratings and ticket sales, and the advantages and disadvantages of having an MMA Caesar like Dana White running things. The death of Strikeforce is also discussed and we touch on Mayhem Miller’s slow descent into madness.

All this in 72 minutes of podcast discussion, so feel free to burn that on a CD-R for your discman. Apologies for the quality on my mic, apparently my laptop’s soundcard is made out of the technological equivalent of horse hooves and pig anus. Everyone else sounds great though.

This episode is brought to you by the fine people at Betfair, one of the most unique sportsbooks we’ve encountered over the years. Check them out and maybe give them a try if you’re interested in gambling on human cockfighting. They take Canadians! Which is exciting to me since that’s what I am.

]]>http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-12-state-of-the-mma-nation-with-matthew-polly/feed/0The Low Blow Episode 11: Fun in Nottinghamhttp://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-11-fun-in-nottingham/
http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-11-fun-in-nottingham/#commentsMon, 01 Oct 2012 21:00:13 +0000http://fightlinker.com/?p=512830This week on the Low Blow, a very hung over Ryan discusses UFC Struve vs Miocic with Derek. Is Stefan Struve getting too much love, or too little? Is there really a Dan Hardy 2.0 or is it all in our imaginations? And of course, we give a little love to the stars of the […]

This week on the Low Blow, a very hung over Ryan discusses UFC Struve vs Miocic with Derek. Is Stefan Struve getting too much love, or too little? Is there really a Dan Hardy 2.0 or is it all in our imaginations? And of course, we give a little love to the stars of the undercard, Gunnar Nelson and Jimi Manuva. Also touched on: the lack of Strikeforce over the weekend, and next week’s chock full MMA extravaganza including UFC Browne vs Bigfoot, ONE FC 6, and Invicta FC 3. One hour of podcasty goodness.

]]>http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-11-fun-in-nottingham/feed/0The Low Blow Episode 10: The UFC 152 Post-Event Breakdownhttp://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-10-the-ufc-152-post-event-breakdown/
http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-10-the-ufc-152-post-event-breakdown/#commentsMon, 24 Sep 2012 18:22:48 +0000http://fightlinker.com/?p=512627Yes, it is another episode of the Low Blow! Derek and Ryan return to discuss UFC 152 and all the madness that came out of it. The magical new hole in Jon Jones’ game, his absolute dominance in all other areas, and how Vitor Belfort came out of this fight looking pretty damn good. TJ […]

Yes, it is another episode of the Low Blow! Derek and Ryan return to discuss UFC 152 and all the madness that came out of it. The magical new hole in Jon Jones’ game, his absolute dominance in all other areas, and how Vitor Belfort came out of this fight looking pretty damn good. TJ Grant as a potential Big Deal in Canada, Michael Bisping on the cusp of being the same again in the UK, and of course this Magalhaes and his sweet sweet jiu jitsu stylings. All this and more in today’s 45 minute podcast.

This episode is brought to you by the fine people at Betfair, one of the most interesting sportsbooks we’ve encountered over the years. Check them out and maybe give them a try if you’re interested in gambling on human cockfighting. They take Canadians! Which is exciting to me since that’s what I am.

]]>http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-10-the-ufc-152-post-event-breakdown/feed/4The Low Blow Episode 9: WTF Matchmaking Saves The Dayhttp://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-9-wtf-matchmaking-saves-the-day/
http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-9-wtf-matchmaking-saves-the-day/#commentsMon, 17 Sep 2012 21:00:02 +0000http://fightlinker.com/?p=512395Yes, all yous people harassing me have finally won: the Low Blow is back and will be resuming on a weekly basis! This week Derek and Ryan talk about the new season of TUF, the series’ place in the sport, and it’s international editions. From there we get onto Lorenzo Fertitta’s pet India project and […]

Yes, all yous people harassing me have finally won: the Low Blow is back and will be resuming on a weekly basis! This week Derek and Ryan talk about the new season of TUF, the series’ place in the sport, and it’s international editions. From there we get onto Lorenzo Fertitta’s pet India project and how we expect that to pan out.

There was also some big news last week as the UFC reshuffled UFC 153 and after having a few days to digest all the changes we find ourselves about as satisfied as you can expect considering the never ending bad luck the UFC has faced over the past year. The pros, the cons, and the reason why so many people are pissed about getting an extra Anderson Silva fight are all discussed.

Last but not least we break down the main card of UFC 152 and who we think is going to win. Where Vitor Belfort has some advantages, why Ryan thinks the flyweight belt probably shouldn’t even exist, and more deep thoughts cooked into this 80 minute show. Download it here.

]]>http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-9-wtf-matchmaking-saves-the-day/feed/13The Low Blow Episode 8: International Fight Week!!!!!11http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-8-international-fight-week11/
http://fightlinker.com/the-low-blow-episode-8-international-fight-week11/#commentsSun, 01 Jul 2012 16:00:05 +0000http://fightlinker.com/?p=510360The podcast returns and Jake with it! He helps me break down a few of the UFC 148 fights, the international fight week surrounding it, and everything going on with the UFC and MMA in general. As usual it’s all over the place stupidity, but that’s what you jackals seem to enjoy so I hope […]

The podcast returns and Jake with it! He helps me break down a few of the UFC 148 fights, the international fight week surrounding it, and everything going on with the UFC and MMA in general. As usual it’s all over the place stupidity, but that’s what you jackals seem to enjoy so I hope it lives up to any expectations you might have.

This week on the Low Blow, Ryan and Derek discuss the freshly rumored Ronda Rousey vs Miesha Tate fight, and the Strikeforce card coming up this weekend. There's also the standard moaning and bitching about existential Strikeforce issues before we roll into UFC 141 and kinda nibble at various topics and matches from that card. Brock Lesnar retiring, Brock Lesnar not being able to take a shot, and Brock Lesnar blah bleh blah bloo blarg. Last but not least Derek talks about having to drink his own urine because Donald Cerrone got Diaz'd. One hour and fifteen minutes o' podcast fresh from the oven.

This week on the Low Blow, Ryan and Derek discuss the freshly rumored Ronda Rousey vs Miesha Tate fight, and the Strikeforce card coming up this weekend. There’s also the standard moaning and bitching about existential Strikeforce issues before we roll into UFC 141 and kinda nibble at various topics and matches from that card. Brock Lesnar retiring, Brock Lesnar not being able to take a shot, and Brock Lesnar blah bleh blah bloo blarg. Last but not least Derek talks about having to drink his own urine because Donald Cerrone got Diaz’d. One hour and fifteen minutes o’ podcast fresh from the oven.

We have Derek Suboticki in the house to break down the state of MMA as it stands today. Starting out with Strikeforce, we take a look at what the future holds for the promotion, it's stars, the women's divisions, and Cris Cyborg. The Melendez / Masvidal event gets disected and critiqued, and we look at the very long list of things that could be done better.

Then it's onto UFC 141 - Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem, their less than satisfactory random drug testing, who we think will win and who we want to win. Nate Diaz vs Cowboy Cerrone is declared fight of the night before it even happens, and we wonder if spreading talent too thin has resulted in undercards no one gives a shit about. Before wrapping it up we talk about the UFC's continued fight against piracy including Lorenzo Fertitta's support of SOPA and what the UFC needs to do to successfully transition into the Internet Age.

Many names are mangled and mispronounced in this 90 minute episode, perfect for listening to on your way home for Christmas.

We have Derek Suboticki in the house to break down the state of MMA as it stands today. Starting out with Strikeforce, we take a look at what the future holds for the promotion, it’s stars, the women’s divisions, and Cris Cyborg. The Melendez / Masvidal event gets disected and critiqued, and we look at the very long list of things that could be done better.

Then it’s onto UFC 141 – Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem, their less than satisfactory random drug testing, who we think will win and who we want to win. Nate Diaz vs Cowboy Cerrone is declared fight of the night before it even happens, and we wonder if spreading talent too thin has resulted in undercards no one gives a shit about. Before wrapping it up we talk about the UFC’s continued fight against piracy including Lorenzo Fertitta’s support of SOPA and what the UFC needs to do to successfully transition into the Internet Age.

Many names are mangled and mispronounced in this 90 minute episode, perfect for listening to on your way home for Christmas.

This week on the Low Blow we break down the UFC on Versus 6 card, starting off with those dumbass Yamasaki brothers and then moving onto the title fight between Dominick Cruz and Demetrious Johnson. From there it's onto Pat Barry vs Stefan Struve, and why it's a good thing that the days of insta-cuts are now over. Prelim highlights, future contenders, and all that. Then it's onto UFC 136 and our thoughts of the main card plus the Spike prelims. Lots of good stuff a gawn on with this 90 minute show, so chekkit.

This week on the Low Blow we break down the UFC on Versus 6 card, starting off with those dumbass Yamasaki brothers and then moving onto the title fight between Dominick Cruz and Demetrious Johnson. From there it’s onto Pat Barry vs Stefan Struve, and why it’s a good thing that the days of insta-cuts are now over. Prelim highlights, future contenders, and all that. Then it’s onto UFC 136 and our thoughts of the main card plus the Spike prelims. Lots of good stuff a gawn on with this 90 minute show, so chekkit.

This week on the Low Blow, we break down UFC 135 and of course our victory over Five Ounces of Pain before rolling into a big bag of reader mail. The Gracies, Rashad vs Bones, getting credentialed by the UFC, and Why we suck are all discussed. Japan, chat moderators, and cheating wives also get some attention in this 1hr45min extravaganza of MMA chit chattery.

This week on the Low Blow, we break down UFC 135 and of course our victory over Five Ounces of Pain before rolling into a big bag of reader mail. The Gracies, Rashad vs Bones, getting credentialed by the UFC, and Why we suck are all discussed. Japan, chat moderators, and cheating wives also get some attention in this 1hr45min extravaganza of MMA chit chattery.